Spot On’s MD is the new editor of ‘Barton Today’, the magazine that’s read by more people in Earls Barton than any other local publication

It’s official. Lynne Dickens, managing director of Spot On Creative Services Ltd has taken over as the new editor of ‘Barton Today’ magazine, with effect from the January 2011 issue.

For those of you who don’t know about Barton Today, it’s most definitely time you did! It is a full colour, A4 glossy magazine that’s read by more people in Earls Barton than any other local publication, fact.

Not only that, it is hand delivered, free of charge through the letterbox of each home and business in what is actually the largest village in the UK.

Under the new ownership, the magazine is about to grow in size and enjoy a little face lift.

“Great content, totally up to date and relevant. In fact a thoroughly good read.”

That’s what people tend to say about Barton Today. Lynne and her team might be changing its appearance but will not taking away any of the previous features. “We know the readers love them,” she says. “The only thing we are doing is changing the flow of the magazine and adding a few new sections.”

Barton Today is always packed full of local stories, news and events. From fashion to food, education to sports, motoring to property, it’s all there and more!

Interviews, articles, quizzes, competitions and special offers. Anything that’s relevant to local people and businesses. Because thanks to the commitment and pure hard work of the previous owner and editor, Colin Suter, that’s who the magazine has been developed to support.

So building on that very sound base, every month there will be major stories combined with regular stuff such as:

• In the news – a pictorial account of whose done what
• In business (relevant stories about businesses in and around Earls Barton)
• Churches today
• Pet’s corner (incorporating ‘the Dogfather’ because you wouldn’t want to miss his humorous yet invaluable tips and advice)
• Local charities and fund raising activities
• Topical health issues
• Sports news and fixtures
• The arts
• Music reviews
• Barton’s Got Talent – photographs, stories, art and poems by local people
• Council update – who else tells you exactly what’s going on where you live?
• Readers letters

And if that’s not enough, there’ll be exclusive reader offers from top restaurants, bars, shops, hotels and gyms.

The village magazine that’s read by more people in Earls Barton than any other ‘local’ publications

Over the course of 2011, you will begin to see the news being spread even further.

First Lynne will be taking the magazine to more and more shops, hotels, restaurants and other establishments around Northamptonshire. And secondly, she plans to include occasional supplements for other villages nearby.

Apart from those who subscribe to the magazine – mainly those who’ve moved away from the area – everyone else gets to read it for FREE. There will also be an online version (page flip) that can be accessed by anyone with an internet connection.

Advertising rates are incredibly reasonable for this glossy A4, 64-page full colour magazine. Especially when compared to other similar publications.

Even better, if you book a series of advertisements (either 3 or 6 months), you are guaranteed a FREE web advertisement.

Currently, you’ll find the Barton Today website at www.bartontoday.org and it won’t be long until that has a facelift too. Watch this space for details!

For editorial enquiries, contact editor@bartontoday.co.uk.

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